TXZ28LS1

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hey guys, i was looking into painting that whole black plastic piece that sits under the air lid. i wanted to go with a glossy black. any ideas on which paint would be best? any tips also? thanks!!

snake charmer

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i was in autozone the other day and noticeed they have got a lot of new high temp paint . i was thinking the same thing about painting just to get a little more shine . there is one kit they had that was a mystic style color changing paint . thought about painting the intake , lid and underpiece .

TXZ28LS1

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yeah man, ive never done crap to the engine bay at all. so i was wondering if there was any particular brand that would work best. i heard any should be fine. i do want it glossy black. i just wanted to make sure i do it right, and use the right kind of paint. i dont want to spray and pop my hood 1 week later, and the $hit, is peeling and all jacked up!! any one else?

bene

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I'm pretty sure you have to do the same as painting the LS plastic intake. Sanding, plastic adhesion, primer, base coat and clear.

TXZ28LS1

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i was under the impression of sanding it down, then apply the gloss paint a few times, then when its all dry put some clear coat!! so if anybody knows any tips post up? im not trying to go all out car show, just wanted to clean up the engine bay a little more.

TXZ28LS1

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anybody else?

bene

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PM Y2KPEWTERSS.

This is what his engine bay looks like:

TXZ28LS1

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damn!! that looks really good!! i like how it was simple, and nothing too much..

ReFtheMC

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Ya but back to the question on the paint process...

slammed1500

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do what he said or it will peal off

Chief Z

Always clean the parts well with soap and water before beginning. This removes oils and crud that will prevent good adhesion. If the part has been Armoralled, use adhesive, bug and tar remover to break down the silicons first. Sand well using 300 grit and tack rag. Use adhesion promoter on plastic parts, or self-etching primer on metal pieces. Prime and let dry well before laying color coat. I use light 600 sanding to smooth the primer before laying color. Color coat in several light coats. Wet sanding the final color coat is ok (when dry!), but not necessary. Clear coat in several light coats. Let Clear dry for at least two days. Wet sand with 1000, then 2000 grit. Use a buffing compound for final gloss.
I get great results doing it like that.
Lots of people use Krylon Fusion for an easier job, or for small parts. It depends on how **** you are about the end-results.

TXZ28LS1

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thanks cheif Z!! good info.